Plain-English version of how this site makes money — written to satisfy the FTC's endorsement guidelines, not to bury the lede.
Some outgoing links on MetricWallet — including links on our brokerage ranking page — may be affiliate links. If you open or fund an account through one, we may earn a commission from the provider. It costs you nothing extra: you pay the same price either way.
Commissions don't buy placement and don't decide rank order. Brokerages are ranked on cost to trade, ease of use, and quality of tools — the same criteria we'd use if no affiliate program existed.
As of October 2026, our brokerage links are direct links while affiliate program applications are under review. The live status of each link is always noted on the brokerage ranking page itself, and this page will be updated as partnerships go live.